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do used springs settle?

Old Jul 4, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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i've recently installed used eibach springs and have noticed perfectly even fender gaps in the rear and uneven fender gaps in the front. driver side seems to be 1-2 cm lower.

i have searched this forum and found few w similar prob but lacks detail. after reading couple posts, i've concluded that either springs are not settled or alignment is off.

so... do used springs need time to settle?

anything i could do to correct this issue? please help~!
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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No they don't. Is the front higher than the rear? Alignment is always good. But it is always possible that the fronts are on the rear and vice versa.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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used springs have already settled, assuming they are used for more than a couple weeks
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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i don't know how the alignment can change the height of the car...
looks like an install problem if anything, unless I've missed something.

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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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after more search, i've found that its common for s2000 to be lower on front driver side. is there any truth to this?
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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I have espilars with koni yellows, few months ago i notice the same but figured its was due to that i drive w/o a passenger alot and make a uneven wear on the driver side. But i might have something wrong...soo

lets see how this thread goes.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Check your preload?
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Project22a,Jul 5 2007, 03:42 PM
Check your preload?
preload is fine.

i think i found a solution. stay tune for verification.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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They might need a day or two to for the spring to seat. My car is a little lower on the drivers side as well. I really dont think there is anything you can do about it.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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i give up. there is absolutely nothing i can do. i just re-sat the springs but nothing happened. i dont think alignment would do much.

conclusion:
as other post mentioned, front driver side does seat lower than passenger.
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